Pre-game vs. Philadelphia

Guard Luke Ridnour will stay in Seattle to rehabilitate a herniated disc in his neck and is expected to return Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. Ridnour, according to general manager Rick Sund, needs to get a full range of motion in the area, although he will likely have to endure some pain for the rest of the season. So the tandem of Earl Watson and Mike Wilks will handle the point-guard duties for the next three games.

Power forward Chris Wilcox is a go to play tonight and will wear a headband to protect the cut on his forehead that required four stitches. Sonics coach Bob Hill usually doesn’t allow players to wear headbands but gave Wilcox permission.

The Sonics are wearing their gold uniforms again after snapping their season-long losing streak in the getups on Tuesday. Perhaps they are pushing their luck.

Ray Allen told Hill this morning he feels great and is geared for his first back-to-back test since his ankle began causing major discomfort.